Answers

Subtract 40/21 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

60/8 - 40/21 is 235/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   60/8 = 60 × 21/8 × 21 = 1260/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   40/21 = 40 × 8/21 × 8 = 320/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/168 - 320/168 = 1260 - 320/168 = 940/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/42
6. In mixed form: 525/42

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